American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University Department: College of Arts & Sciences Time Type: Full time FLSA Status: Exempt Job Description: The Department of Biology in the College of Arts & Sciences
at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Biotechnology at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2027. The ideal candidate is a collaborative scientist with an internationally recognized or emerging research program that leverages biotechnology to address important questions in biology, medicine, health, agriculture, or related fields. Areas of expertise may
include, but are not limited to, synthetic biology, genome engineering, computational biology, bioinformatics, systems biology, microbiology, biomedical engineering, or other biotechnology-related disciplines. Candidates with experience in technology translation, entrepreneurship, industry collaboration, or intellectual property development are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who are able
to develop partnerships with biotechnology companies, government laboratories, hospitals, nonprofit organizations or other regional institutions that create experiential learning, internship, and collaborative research opportunities for students. This individual will complement the Biology department’s strengths and establish synergies with other departments in the College of Arts & Sciences. Applicants should have
demonstrated effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates with mentorship experience, and those able to work with a variety of students are preferred. Responsibilities will consist of building or maintaining a nationally and internationally recognized research program, developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring undergraduate and graduate student researchers, and
participating in department, college, and university service. The successful candidate will occupy lab space in the university’s new Hall of Science, a state-of-the-art facility that houses the Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Neuroscience departments. The successful candidate will join a collaborative department with strengths spanning molecular biology, cell biology, virology, genetics, neuroscience,
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